Story Embers Podcast

Story Embers
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Story Embers Podcast

A podcast dedicated to guiding and inspiring Christian storytellers to glorify God with excellent craftsmanship. Tune in every third Monday of the month as podcast host James Noller and various members of the Story Embers staff discuss topics from all areas of story craft. Whether it’s writing habits, character development, complex themes, or plot gimmicks, we’ll be tackling all that and more from a Christian perspective on the Story Embers podcast!

  1. 18/12/2024

    Finale: Navigating Change as a Writer

    The time has come for the grand finale of the Story Embers Podcast!To celebrate the last five years of the podcast and to reflect on this big season of change for Story Embers, podcast host James Noller sat down with Josiah DeGraaf, Mariposa Aristeo, and Daeus Lamb to discuss how to navigate seasons of change as a writer.The panelists dig deep in this episode to share personal stories of change in their own writing journeys. They give heartfelt advice on what to do when your writing practice ...

    37 min

  2. 18/11/2024

    How to Craft Memorable Characters (with Amanda Dykes, Laurie Lucking, and Faith Blum)

    Join Christian authors Amanda Dykes, Laurie Lucking and Faith Blum as they share advice on: how to make characters unique from each other how to write redemption arcs how to tackle character dialogue how to make character descriptions pop and more!Also, as I mention in the episode, we have a sad announcement to make. Due to shifting commitments for many Story Embers team members, next month will be the last episode of the Story Embers Podcast. You're invited to join u...

    56 min

  3. 28/10/2024

    How to Craft Impactful Themes (with Kerry Nietz, Laura VanArendonk Baugh, and Lori Z. Scott)

    Listen to expert advice from Christian authors Kerry Nietz, Laura VanArendonk Baugh, and Lori Z. Scott as they show you:how to discover the theme of your story how to write about God authentically in fictionhow to know when you’re experienced enough to tackle a themehow to create realistic, subtle character arcs that convey a themeand much more! Show notes:- Purchase 'The Songweaver's Vow' by Laura VanArendonk Baugh here!- Purchase 'Offsides' by Lori Z. Scott here!- Purchase 'Lost B...

    53 min

  4. 23/09/2024

    Building Suspense that Grips Readers (with JJ Fischer, Ann Marie Stewart and CJ Milacci)

    Join award-winning authors J.J. Fischer, Ann Marie Stewart and C.J. Milacci as they reveal how to build suspense in every chapter of your novel, how to turn sagging middles into tension-pounding scenes, how suspense works differently in romance vs action stories, and much more!Show notes:- Purchase 'Recruit of Talionis' by CJ Milacci here!- Purchase 'Out of the Water' by Ann Marie Stewart here! - Purchase 'Calor' by JJ Fischer here!- Comment on this episode on our blog!- Become a supporter an...

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  5. 19/08/2024

    How to Cultivate Deep Thinking as a Writer

    Great stories require deep thinking. But how can you create space for deep thoughts in a world filled with distractions and other commitments?In today’s episode, Lori, Martin, and Daeus give some key insight into cultivating deep thoughts as a writer. They share the SCAMPER technique, discuss the difference between linear and web thinking, and describe how to “push beyond the wall” inside your mind. They also give suggestions for what to do when you’re too busy to write or think deeply. ...

    35 min

  6. 15/07/2024

    How to Create 3-Dimensional Characters

    How do you create characters who are dynamic, unpredictable, and who leap off the page? In today’s episode, Martin, Lori, and Daeus discuss what makes a nuanced, well-rounded character – and how to avoid the pitfalls of a boring protagonist. Tune in to discover the ingredients to finding depth in your characters and learn how digging into your own experiences can help the lives of your story’s inhabitants connect to a reader. Show notes:- Comment on this episode on our blog!- ...

    24 min

  7. 17/06/2024

    How the Bible Inspires a Writer’s Creativity

    If the Bible reveals a creative God, how does His Word inspire and expand a writer’s creativity?In today’s episode, Daeus, Lori, and Martin explore how to ground your creative life in Scripture and how to depict characters who both are and aren’t walking in truth.They also share some examples of stories that engage with Scripture without coming across as preachy.Show notes:- Comment on this episode on our blog!- Become a supporter and get access to exclusive Story Embers updates, swag, and mo...

    29 min

  8. 21/05/2024

    The Concept of Coming Home within Christian Fiction

    Every human heart longs for heaven. And, as Christians, the anticipation of going home to heaven one day is a unique theme we can poignantly wrestle with in our fiction.We can explore the tension we feel between the now of living for Christ in an imperfect world and the not yet of experiencing the new heavens and earth.In today’s episode, Daeus, Mariposa, and Josiah discuss how to write about a home we yearn for but haven’t yet seen. They also give advice on staying faithful each day without ...

    23 min
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A podcast dedicated to guiding and inspiring Christian storytellers to glorify God with excellent craftsmanship. Tune in every third Monday of the month as podcast host James Noller and various members of the Story Embers staff discuss topics from all areas of story craft. Whether it’s writing habits, character development, complex themes, or plot gimmicks, we’ll be tackling all that and more from a Christian perspective on the Story Embers podcast!

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  • Creador
    Story Embers
  • Años de actividad
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodios
    79
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    © 2024 Story Embers Podcast
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